Larger scoops are used to transfer tea into theteacaddyin the mizuya (preparation area), but these are not seen by guests.
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It is used for the symbolic cleansing of the tea scoop andteacaddy, and (usually by women) to handle hot kettle or pot lids.
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Larger scoops are used to transfer tea into theteacaddyin the "mizuya" (preparation area), but these are not seen by guests.
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The use ofteacaddyinstead of biscuit tin fell out of use in the early 1900s.
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In the colonies, teas were served with silver strainers, fine porcelain cups and pots and exquisite tea caddies.
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Earlier tea caddies were made of either porcelain or faience.
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In its early years the company made articles such as workboxes and tea caddies with prints of popular views; later items had pictures created from mosaics.
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